More Cards to Share & New Video Coming :)

I am a bit behind, again, in posting my cards for the challenge.  I have been battling not feeling well for a few days now.  I have good times and bad times, as we all do.  It is just so frustrating when I am having troubles.  But now to the important stuff ~ the cards~!

The card above was really fun to do.  I used my new Winter Frolic cartridge that hubby picked up on eBay ridiculously cheap!  I love when we accidentally find amazing deals.  I cut the ornament using glitter cardstock in white, green, and silver.  The green went well with this polka dot background from Imaginisce's 2008 Snowy Jo paper line.  The chipboard is from Karen Foster Design - 2009 package.  The ribbon is from Offray.

I made that cool ribbon treatment using ScorTape.  It was super easy to do, and it looks so cool.  I was thinking this technique would look great on a shabby chic card.  I was thinking it would be cool to run a decorative or double stitch down the center of the pleats and then add buttons or something cool.

Now for today's card, I used the same die cut from the Winter Frolic cartridge, and I coupled it with a tree branch I found on there, as well.  I cut the ornament this time using my Imaginisce Snowy Jo paper line, and then I added the accents cut with white and silver glitter paper.  I set the ornament aside, and then covered the entire paper portion with Glossy Accents, and let it dry.  I only put it on the patterned paper.  I left the glitter paper un-covered.  I found that cool pine needle stamp on an Inkadinkado stamp set I had.  I traced the branch on the card in pencil, then stamped the needles, erased my lines, and adhered the branch.  I trimmed it to fit the card.  The sentiment was stamped using Bamboo leaves Memento ink on an oval cut from the Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridge.  I punched a hole with my Crop-a-dile, then added the twine.  I cut a small strip of plaid cardstock for the bottom (about 1"). I rounded the corners with my WRMK Corner Chomper (love this tool).   When my ornament dried I added it with foam tape, tied on the tag and added the ribbon.  I used foam tape to keep the tag in place.  Viola!  Day 26 is in the books :)

I also finished two card in my card pile.  I am super late on sending a birthday card to two family members!  I am so bad!  I finished the masculine card.  I do love how it turned out.  Most of the stamps are Tim Holtz stamps.  I used creme de chocolat Glimmer Mist and  baby's breath Shimmerz spray over my Tim Holtz masks on some kraft cardstock from Hobby Lobby. After it dried,  I stamped on the various images from Tim Holtz.  Then I added my Happy Birthday using Versamark ink and an Inkadinkado stamp set embossed with jet black embossing powder.  I tied on a grossgrain brown ribbon, and then added a button with Making Memories twine.  I matted the finished piece on black cardstock and adhered it to the front of my kraft card base.  I hope he likes it -- even if it is a couple of weeks late.

Okay, lastly, -- promise not to laugh!  I mean it.  Is a Father's Day card.  I know.  You are cracking up now aren't you?  Well, I had the card front partially made, and I decided I should finish it...finally...  I used the same technique as above for the card front.  I used stamps from Inkadinkado and Papertrey, Ink.

Okay, we are back up-to-date on my projects.  I am working on a cool video (well, at least I think it is cool - haha), for making flowers using regular old textured cardstock and Copic airbrushing.  I am pleased with my test  flowers.  I can't wait to use them on a project, and share the video with you!

Scrappin' and Chattin' Blog Hop

Welcome to Scrappin' n Chattin's   First Ever Blog Hop!

If you made it here from Sue's Blog, you are right on track.  If you came to my blog first,  please click here to go to Abby's blog to start the hop from the beginning.  Be sure to visit and comment on each blog to be entered for the "BIG" prize.  Remember, you need to follow the blog hop in order.  You are collecting secret words hidden in each post that enable you to win the BIG GRAND PRIZE!    Once you complete the hop, return to Abby's Blog, follow the instructions, and you will be entered to Win, Win, WIN!

One lucky winner will receive 2 new Cosmo Cricket collection kits (Togetherness & Mitten Weather) including Ready Set Chipboard. As well as a new Cosmo Cricket (Matilda) 6x6 paper pad!

With the winning stuff covered, let me thank you for coming by!  I always love guests, and I am super excited about this blog hop.  It is our first after-all :)  The theme for our hop is "favorite things".  For me, when it comes to crafting, I have way too many items in my favorites pile.  Right now my Copic markers are at the very top of  my list.  I also love the Magnolia stamp line, Martha Stewart punches, my Cricut, my computer, my ATG gun (even though I am longing for the new pink one), Stickles, and so much more!   ~LOL~  Like I said, crafting is my weakness.

For this blog hop project, I knew I was starting with my Magnolia stamps and my Copic Sketch Markers.  I picked my Copic colors based on the papers I chose for the finished project.  I colored two images, and added Glossy Accents to the shoes.  I guess I should tell you that I made two images because I let my husband choose the image that he liked the best for the card.  He got the honor, because I was making this for his mom's birthday.  After much deliberation, hubby picked the cake image.  I added Diamond Stickles to the candle and the cake for a little frosty sparkle. 

Front View

 

My card base was 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" and was made with Bazzill Basics Blue cardstock.  It was scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2" to form an easel card.   The Patterned papers are from DCWV paper pack Nana's Kitchen.  The white cardstock is also from Bazzill (Prism).  The  dark blue paper layer is cut at 5-3/8" x 5-3/8" then layered with the checkered cardstock cut at 5-1/4" x 5-1/4".  The "lace doily" is white cardstock cut at 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and then punched using Martha Stewart's Punch Around the Page set in Eyelet Lace.  The pink plaid is cut at 2-5/8" x 5-1/2", and then layered with the pink patterned paper cut at 2-1/2" x 5-1/4".  Next I added the Recollection Mulberry Flowers using Mono Liquid Adhesive, and then I tied my bow with White Satin Offray Ribbon.  A small dot of Mono Adhesive under the bow's knot keeps it securely in place.  I used a Scripto lighter to lightly burn the edges of the ribbon to prevent fraying (just be careful not to set you project on fire--seriously).  I glued the half paper doily to the strip using my Glue Glider Pro.  Then I attached the completed piece to my card using foam tape for dimension.  I stamped the "Make a Wish" sentiment using Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink on the Bazzill White cardstock.  I layered it with pink and blue patterned papers.  The completed piece was added using foam tape.  I cut one cupcake from the pink patterned paper, and added it with foam tape.  Then I added my Magnolia image using foam tape.  Then the finished card front was added to my card base using 1/2" ScorTape for strength.

Inside of Card

For the inside, I used the measurements listed above for my blue basic layers and my lace doily.  I used the Martha Stewart Double Loops Punch Around the Page set this time on the doily.  My sentiment was stamped using Colorbox Chestnut Roan ink with a Studio G Sentiment stamp from Micheal's $1 bin.  I added the 2-1/2" x 5-1/4" pink patterned paper to my blue base with my Glue Glider Pro.  Then I edged it with White Satin Offray Ribbon taped to the back with regular Scotch Tape.  I added my doily image using Mono Liquid Adhesive.  The lace band was created with a 2" strip of Bazzill White cardstock punched with Martha Stewart's Flowerbed Deep Edger Punch layered over a 1-1/4" strip of Bazzill Blue Cardstock layered over a 1-3/8" strip of blue patterned cardstock.  The embellishments were cut from the DCWV Nana's Kitchen patterned paper, added with foam tape, some with one layer of tape - others with 2 layers of tape, for added dimension.  The finished inside layer was added to my card base using my 3M ATG Tape Gun.

Easel Back View

 Lastly, to give the easel a finished look, I made another "lace" strip from the Bazzill white cardstock.   Start with a 2" layer of cardstock, and then punch using the Martha Stewart Flowerbed Deep Edger Punch.  This was added to the cardbase using my 3M ATG Tape Gun & Mono Liquid Adhesive.
 

Tilda with a Cake - Close Up

Supply List:

• Papers:  DCWV Nana's Kitchen, DCWV Home Accents, Bazzill Basics, and Bazzill Prism Premium cardstock.
• Copic Sketch Markers
• Ink:  Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk ink
• Stamps Studio G Basics $1 stamps at Micheal's
• Ranger Diamond Stickles
• Glossy Accents
• Ribbon - Offray 
• Flowers - Recollection Mulberry Paper Collection
• Tools:  Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Double Loop Set,   Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Eyelet Lace Set,  Martha Stewart Flowerbed Deep Edger Punch, ScorPal, Fiskars Paper Trimmer,  Making Memories Bone Folder, QuicKutz Pick Up Tool, and Martha Stewart Craft Mat
• Adhesive:  Mono Liquid Adhesive, Glue Glider Pro, 3M ATG gun, ScorTape, 3D Foam Adhesive, and Scotch Tape

Blog Candy Time!!!

Now for the fun stuff~  I am giving away 2 blog candies in honor of our first blog hop.  Here is what you need to do to enter.  First, they are limited to the United States.  Sorry, international shipping is more than I can cover right now~  These boxes are heavy!

75+ Papers, Die Cuts, Chipboard, Alphas, Stamped Images, Page Kits, Design Template, Stickers, 3  Mini Albums, handmade embellishments, epoxy stickers, vellum tags, findings, metal tags & MUCH MORE!!

Candy #1 ~ This is the biggest, so it requires the most "work"~  For your one entry become a follower of my blog, and promote this blog hop on your blog.  Leave me a comment including your blog address telling me you have done both. (I will be checking the blogs to be sure this is fair).

Want a couple more chances to win???

For up to 2 extra entries, promote this blog hop on Facebook and/or Twitter.  Leave a comment on this post letting me know what  you said/did.  Post your Facebook name or Twitter account name.  That's it!

You can have up to 3 entries for this prize.  Be sure to check back on Monday (8/16) to see if you have won.  If the prize isn't claimed by Friday (8-20), I will draw a new winner on Saturday!

50 Sheets of paper, alphas, 3 mini albums, Stickers, Stamped Images, handmade embellishments, Vellum & chipboard tags & More!

Candy #2 ~ this one is easy ~ Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment below saying you only want to be entered for drawing #2.  You don't have to do anything else.

Easy Peasy!  Same rules apply.   Be sure to check back on Monday (8/16) to see if you have won.  If the prize isn't claimed by Friday (8-20), I will draw a new winner on Saturday!

Now don't forget there is also the Blog Hop grand prize.  Be sure you visit every blog on the hop and leave a comment to be entered to win this fabulous prize!

Next stop is Vicki's Blog.  She has a great project to share, and a personal blog candy offered, too!   Hop along and thanks again for stopping by~  I hope you visit again soon and share my blog with your friends,  because bloggin', scrappin' and chattin' is a (secret word) "community" of wonderful people~

If you happened to get  lost along the way, the hop order is as follows:

• Abby's Blog ~  Start Here
• Theresa's Blog
• Sue's Blog
• Laura's Blog ~YOU ARE HERE
• Vicki's Blog ~Next Stop~
• Kim's Blog
• Suzanne's Blog

Oh, I forgot to mention this project is also my entry in the challenge #11 over at Party Time Tuesday~

New Cards~

I was busy crafting a bit between dishes, laundry, etc. I made a few cards along with the layout I posted earlier.

This first one is a masculine birthday card:



The rest are Valentine's for the family and our friends (not many, huh?) LOL



Thanks for looking~